The given itinerary is just an outline itinerary and could be customize on request.

Description

“Embark on a new journey of life with the cherish moment of togetherness”

Planning for a best honeymoon, Nepal is a perfect destination for celebrating love in most beautiful environment. Nepal offer most exotic and breathtaking locations that will definitely beautify newly-wed life.

Our Honeymoon package is perfect to make your trip most enjoyable and comfortable. The trip starts with a visit of cultural and historical spots of Kathmandu that exhibits medieval art and architecture of Kathmandu valley. Next destination will be Nagarkot, the most scenic spot at the hilltop. Take part in capturing most impressive sunrays over the snowcapped Himalayas during sunrise and sunset. After relaxing time at Nagarkot, you will have an interesting drive in a highway encountering the countryside villages, river, and green hills to the most wilderness Chitwan National Park. Taking warm welcome drink, you will enter to the resort and enjoy the safari package. The elephant safari, elephant bathing, canoeing, and jungle walk are some of the most exciting activities you will enjoy during your stay in Chitwan. Capturing warm memories of Chitwan National Park, you will head off towards the most romantic city Pokhara. Pokhara is known for a city of lakes and one of the most recreational center. Here, you can have a relaxed time with short boating at Fewa Lake, sightseeing of Seti Gorge, caves, and Devi’s fall. The silent walk around the Peace Pagoda and sunrise view from Sarangkot are another exciting activities you can involve during your stay in Pokhara.

Trip Notes in Detail :

The first view of Nepal from the window of your plane could be a lifetime memorable view as the clear wide and white range of Himalayas shine straight in-front of your eyes. The ecstatic beauty is so rare that you won’t be able to blink your eyes. Welcome to Nepal; a large heaven within this small planet Earth. On your arrival in Kathmandu International Airport, one of our representative will pick up you and escort you to the hotel as well as help you to check-in at hotel. After your refreshment, you will be briefed about the next day trip. In the evening, we, the Hiking Nepal will offer you a welcome dinner introducing Nepalese cuisine and culture.

After breakfast, you will be introduced with guide and move for heritage tour inside Kathmandu Valley. Listed as a cultural World Heritage site by UNESCO, Boudhanath Stupa. It is the biggest Stupa in the world, which resembles like Tibet with colorful outlets encircling the stupa that sell Tibetan products and Buddhist religious materials. Then your next spot will be the Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

Bhaktapur is an antediluvian town which lies in the east corner of the valley. Bhaktapur Durbar Square within the city is anthology of pagoda and Shikhara-fashioned houses surrounded around the 55-window palace made up of bricks and wood. Your camera clicks here so often because of the cultural affluence scattered all around. The stone and bricks paved streets, the wide courtyards of the medieval ages and the finest wood works seeable in the numerous primeval edifices of the surrounding vicinities takes you back to the medieval era at least for a while. Spending some time here, you will head towards Nagarkot, which is a small hill station famous for viewing sunrise and Himalayan landscapes. Overnight in Nagarkot Hotel.

Enjoy sunrise over the glittering Himalayan Giants including Everest along with delightful breakfast. Now, get ready for drive back to Kathmandu. On the way, you will drive toward Patan Durbar Square. It is a city with fabulous art and craftsmanship. The heritage site houses so many beautifully constructed ancient monuments and sacred shrines. Architectural style of Krishna Temple, Patan Museum, Kumbheshwor Temple and Golden Temple among others are the notable monuments you will explore there. While exploring the place, you shall closely observe the erotic depictions carved in the wooden planks of most of monuments. You will also get enough glimpses of typical Newari culture around the Durbar Square. After visit of medieval kingdom, you will be taken to Hotel. Enjoy remaining time at your own.

Day 04 Drive to Chitwan, Jungle Safari activities (Meal: BLD)

Begins to drive after morning breakfast towards Chitwan. It will be approximately 4 and half hour drive from Kathmandu following green hill mountains and rivers. On arriving at Chitwan, check into resort. Get refreshed and gather at lobby where you will be introduced with Safari guide who will scheduled safari activities for you and brief accordingly. In the evening, you shall enjoy Tharu cultural dance in resort.

Day 05 Jungle Safari Activities, drive to Pokhara (Meal: BL)

Chitwan National Park is natural Heritage Site where the endangered rare species like One-horned Rhino and Royal Bengal Tiger are preserved. Today, you shall involve yourselves in several jungle activities. You shall go for the dugout canoe ride that gives an opportunity to see aquatic life inside the park as well as the rich bird life park houses. The most important highlight at the park is Elephant Ride deep into the jungle, where you get enough opportunities to sight one-horned rhino and if lucky enough, you might sight the Bengal Tiger.

It is a short ride first along the retracing road all the way to Mugling and then, you will chase Prithivi Highway to Pokhara.You will escort to the hotel, which lies at the lakeside- the major tourist hub across Nepal. Then, you can set out to explore the Lake Town. Get relaxed and enjoy evening at your own.

Day 06 Sightseeing of Pokhara City and Boating at Fewa Lake (Meal: B)

Taking time, you can have breakfast and get ready for full day exploration of the amazing lake town Pokhara. You will have sightseeing tour of Davis Fall, Mahendra Cave, Seti Gorge, and enjoy the boat ride in Fewa Lake. In the afternoon, if you prefer, you can also try Zip-Flying or Paragliding and a waterfall Bungee Jumping in Pokhara. In the evening, you can go for a Boating at Fewa Lake.

Day 07 Early Morning, Sarangkot Excursion, and drive to Kathmandu (Meal: B)

Early Morning, get ready for an excursion trip to Sarangkot. On a 3 hour walk (up the mountain) from Pokhara, you will reach at Sarangkot. Located at an altitude of 1592 m, it is the highest point on the Pokhara valley rim. From here, you can see the whole Pokhara Valley and the Annapurna ranges (Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Machhapuchure, Annapurna III, Annapurna II, Annapurna IV and Lamjung Himal). It is a perfect place to view the magnificent snowcapped mountains during sunrise. Spending for a while at Sarangkot, you can retrace back to Hotel and take breakfast.

Enjoying wonderful time in the lake city Pokhara, you will get ready to drive back to Kathmandu. Get refreshed at Hotel and we, Hiking Nepal, would like to offer you a Farewell dinner at authentic restaurant. You can share your experience, feedback us and give us a chance to make your evening a wonderful time. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08 Departure transfer (Meal: B)

Our tour officer will pick you up from your hotel three hours prior to your departure time. You will be escorted in a private vehicle to the airport for your final departure. Have a safe flight home.

Price Based on Twin/Double Sharing Basis

1 Traveler

2 - 3 Travelers

4 - 6 Travelers

7 - 9 Travelers

$ 940.00 Per Person

$ 730.00 Per Person

$ 650.00 Per Person

$ 599.00 Per Person

What is included

Airport transfer with an escort in a private vehicle

3 nights’ accommodation at Apsara Boutique or similar in Kathmandu with breakfast in twin accommodation

1 night’s accommodation at Hotel Country Villa or similar in Nagarkot with Breakfast on twin sharing basis

1 night’s 2 days accommodation at Unique Wild Resort or similar in Chitwan with full board meal and safari activities on twin sharing basis

2 night’s accommodation at Hotel Landmark or similar in Pokhara with Breakfast on twin sharing basis

Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu by English speaking local guide

Welcome Dinner at Typical Nepalese Restaurant with cultural dance show

We have prepared the trip departure dates in small groups departure for group fun and enjoyment trekking. Our group size start from 2 peoples (Even for solo travelers, we organize single trip on supplement cost of US$- 200 additional) and maximum group size will be 8-10 travelers. But in general, our every date will have small groups of 4- 6 peoples, which is good group size for safe and flexible & comfortable trekking. We have listed our group departure dates based on every season as below.

All the foreign nationals (except Indian nationals) are required to display Visa while entering Nepal. Nepalese Visa can be obtained either at Nepalese Embassy of respective country or can be obtained during your arrival at the International Airport in Kathmandu or from the Nepal’s border entry point. However, certain nationals are requested to arrange Visa prior to arrival in Nepal. The listed countries are- Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Liberia and cannot secure Nepalese Visa on arrival.

Requirements: Traveler should have a valid passport for at least six months, recent digital photos (size: 1.5" x 1.5") and Visa fees (either US$ or equivalent) mentioned as below:

Visa Facility

Duration

Fee

Multiple entry

15 days

US$ 25 or equivalent Nepalese currency

Multiple entry

30 days

US$ 40 or equivalent Nepalese currency

Multiple entry

90 days

US$ 100 or equivalent Nepalese currency

You can also download VISA form and fill up. Please go through the link as below:

During your stay in Kathmandu, we accommodate you in 3 star category hotel in a comfortable and relaxing environment. Breakfast is included with room accommodation. Normally, based on your group size, you will be accommodated in twin or triple sharing basis. In case of single room stay in a group, you will require to pay single supplement charge mentioned in our trip cost. Also, if you wish to upgrade hotel accommodation, we can accommodate you in respective hotels with surcharge.

On your arrival in Kathmandu and a day before your departure for homeland, we Hiking Nepal Team will invite you for Welcome and Farewell dinner. You will be taken to an authentic restaurant serving Nepali Cuisine with some cultural Dance Show. For your other day’s meals, you can get hygienic restaurants providing verities of taste including continental, Chinese, Italian, Nepalese and many more.

Regarding upgrade in Hotel accommodation, we can accommodate in 3 to 5 star range to Boutique Hotels based on your suggestion.

TRANSPORTATION:

On our given program, we use private vehicle throughout the trip. The vehicle types depend on the group size and also if A/C is required, certain surcharge will be applicable. Please let us know for specific requirements in advance.

TRIP SAFETY; OUR GUIDE AND SUPPORTING TEAM

During your trip, it is very essential that you are accompanied with very experienced and qualified tour guide for the safety and successful of the trip. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Government and fluent in any language as per your need. Our guides are especially for the tour so that they have very good knowledge about the historical places with its entire history and many more. We assure you that your trip is at the right and professional hands.

BEST SEASON FOR TOUR

For Tour in Nepal, you can travel whole year and every season display different scenarios.However, it is wise to know about climatic season. Normally, 2 season are considered best: Spring and autumn and season is categories in 4 different climatic seasons:

-SPRING (MARCH, APRIL, MAY): During this time, temperature is mildly warm in low lands while moderate in higher altitudes with plenty of opportunities to have astonishing views of the mountains and landscape. At this time, the blossom flowers especially national flower of Nepal – rhododendron decorate the ascending altitudes with its generous color and beauty. Even the High altitude lodges get opened and get occupied with the mountain lovers.

-SUMMER (JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST): This is also the monsoon season in Nepal. At this time, the weather is hot and wet at times. It rains almost every day with occasional thunderstorms in the evening. The rain spreads the pleasantness around with lush green vegetation. If you are planning to trek in this season, we suggest to choose rain shaded areas of Nepal. Even, if you do not mind rain, and wants to trek in this season, you should compulsorily bring umbrella, pancho, proper waterproof hiking boots, wind proof jackets, baggage wrap, and raincoat as well as required insect repellent. Likewise, the reward of this month is the view of lush green valley captured by small flowers. It is a wonderful time to observe monsoon cycle of agriculture and the traditional life of Nepalese people.

-AUTUMN (SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER): This time is considered to be the best tourist season in Nepal with the end of summer and the winter to set in. The weather is highly pleasant so are the mountain views. The trekking routes get beautified with the presence of trekkers and expedition groups. Meantime, most of the festivals of Nepalese societies are enthusiastically celebrated at this time.

-WINTER (DECEMBER, JANUARY AND FEBRUARY):During this time, the weather is cool and the sky is clear with occasional snowfalls at higher elevations. At this time, trekking in lower elevation is fine however, at the high altitude, most of the lodges get closed and it will be a bit difficult to cross high altitude passes. This season is good for trekking in lower elevations. The morning and night get extreme cold sometime reaching temperature at (-) minus but the days are warm and pleasant.

TRAVEL INSURANCE:

While travelling to Nepal, you are requested to have a travel insurance that should cover any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Especially, your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delay and cancellations. We suggest you to bring your travel insurance certificate or send us scan copy and it must be issued from your home land. We do not arrange or sell insurance.

VACCINATION

It is better to follow the precaution given by World Health Organization and other international health related institutions that recommend having vaccines before travelling Nepal to prevent from certain fatal illness. If possible, we suggest you to bring your medical certificate however, it is not required to show but for safety. The recommended vaccines are polio, Diphtheria, Tetanus, typhoid, yellow fever, hepatitis A/B, Influenza (Flu), Japanese encephalitis, and Tuberculosis. Meantime, it is better to consult your professional doctor about your travel and he might recommend you properly. You can also take suggestion of local travelers who have travelled Nepal before and know more about the required precautions. Please note that the protection that can be gained from vaccines varies from 50% to almost 100%. So remember that even if you have taken a vaccine you might still get the disease, although you will have greatly reduced your chances of getting ill.

HIKING NEPAL RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL

Hiking Nepal is opened with a commitment to provide ecofriendly service to the guest and benefit to the host. It is our responsibility to minimize the negative impact in the society with an appropriate improvements and participation of locals. To upgrade the standard of living of the locals, Hiking Nepal inspired the local to involve in providing services. All our guides porters and staff are from different community who are given equal priority and no space is left to satisfy them. To upgrade the service quality, they are sent for various training and seminars.Even all our guides and porters are insured in regards to their safety, health.

PERSONAL CHECKLIST

For Tour in Nepal, you should bring certain basic equipment. While packing or buying gears, keep update about climatic condition in that area. Well, here are some list of equipment that are recommended for trekking are:

FOOT WEAR:

Walking boots/shoes

Socks

Sandals

CLOTHING:

Waterproof/windproof jacket and trouser

Comfortable shirts

HEAD WEAR

Sun hat with hard front base

Scarf

Sunglasses

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT:

Day backpack

Water bottles and water purifier

Sunscreen and lip balm

Insect repellent

Favorite snack food

Books if habits of reading

Camera, I-pod, cards, spare batteries

Toiletry bag- toilet paper, soap, sanitizer, towel

First Aid kits

Small Alarm clock

Torch/flashlight/headlamp

DOCUMENTS:

Travel documents (passport; itineraries, travel agent address, etc.)

Money: Convertible currency in cash (USD or Euro is best for buying your visa at Nepal Entry points)

Extra passport photos – for Heritage site and TIMS permits

Credit/Debit cards

Insurance Certificate

BOOKING AND PAYMENT

If you are satisfied with the proposal, we request you to fill up an online booking form along with 20% payment of total trip cost. Your booking form should be attached with a scan passport copy and a head shot photograph. One member of a team can fill up a booking form however; all other member should be familiar with the terms and condition before confirmation.

The trip cost is always quoted in US$ unless otherwise stated. Booking deposit can be made by Bank Transfer or by Credit Card (Visa or Master Card). 20% of your deposit is the non-refundable amount and compulsory to deposit by every member. You can pay your remaining amount once you arrive in Kathmandu. Meantime, the conditions applied only for Nepal Trip or your travel to other destination- Tibet, Bhutan, India via Kathmandu. Be informed that your deposit by credit card or debit card will deduct extra 4% as Bank service charge.

In case of Tailor Made trips, you may require a higher deposit or full payment during booking, which may differ from deposit rate referred in this clause. In such cases, you will be timely advised on mail by Hiking Nepal for the amount to be paid.

PAYMENT:

Payment is done once you are agreed with the terms and conditions of Hiking Nepal and fill up a Booking form. Then, you should pay 20% of total trip cost and in a group, each member should deposit the mentioned amount. For the payment, you can either Bank transfer or pay by Credit Cards (Visa/MasterCard/AMEX).

Don’t forget to Email the Bank Reference Number or remittance slip on deposit. It can track and claim the fund easier if provided with asked details (reference #/remittance slip or sender credential) and incase Bank misplaces the transfer.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If cancellation is made 30 days prior to trip, 20% of your deposit is non- refundable. In case of deposit of full amount of more than 20%, we alter it for your next trip.

If you leave your trip after starts on whatever the reason be, no refund will be given for any unused portion of the trip.

If company in case failed to provide the trip due to unexpected circumstances like flight cancellation by airlines, heavy snow, landslides and any other disasters that are out of control; choice for tour of similar nature would be provided. Alternatively, your trip could also be postponed for the next time. However, any extra expenses incurred due to such cancellation, would be your own liability.

Likewise, any extra expenses incurred by you due to delay or cancellation of flight or any additional cost should bring upon yourself.

Cancellation Charges are expressed hereafter as a percentage of the total trip cost.

Cancellation 60 days or more before departure: 100% of Total Deposit.

Cancellation 59-21 days before departure: 50% of Total Trip Cost.

Cancellation less than 21 days before departure: 100% of Total Trip Cost.

The Client is strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance at the time of booking.

Trip Photos and Videos

The first view of Nepal from the window of your plane could be a lifetime memorable view as the clear wide and white range of Himalayas shine straight in-front of your eyes. The ecstatic beauty is so rare that you won’t be able to blink your eyes. Welcome to Nepal; a large heaven within this small planet Earth. On your arrival in Kathmandu International Airport, one of our representative will pick up you and escort you to the hotel as well as help you to check-in at hotel. After your refreshment, you will be briefed about the next day trip. In the evening, we, the Hiking Nepal will offer you a welcome dinner introducing Nepalese cuisine and culture.

After breakfast, you will be introduced with guide and move for heritage tour inside Kathmandu Valley. Listed as a cultural World Heritage site by UNESCO, Boudhanath Stupa. It is the biggest Stupa in the world, which resembles like Tibet with colorful outlets encircling the stupa that sell Tibetan products and Buddhist religious materials. Then your next spot will be the Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

Bhaktapur is an antediluvian town which lies in the east corner of the valley. Bhaktapur Durbar Square within the city is anthology of pagoda and Shikhara-fashioned houses surrounded around the 55-window palace made up of bricks and wood. Your camera clicks here so often because of the cultural affluence scattered all around. The stone and bricks paved streets, the wide courtyards of the medieval ages and the finest wood works seeable in the numerous primeval edifices of the surrounding vicinities takes you back to the medieval era at least for a while. Spending some time here, you will head towards Nagarkot, which is a small hill station famous for viewing sunrise and Himalayan landscapes. Overnight in Nagarkot Hotel.

Enjoy sunrise over the glittering Himalayan Giants including Everest along with delightful breakfast. Now, get ready for drive back to Kathmandu. On the way, you will drive toward Patan Durbar Square. It is a city with fabulous art and craftsmanship. The heritage site houses so many beautifully constructed ancient monuments and sacred shrines. Architectural style of Krishna Temple, Patan Museum, Kumbheshwor Temple and Golden Temple among others are the notable monuments you will explore there. While exploring the place, you shall closely observe the erotic depictions carved in the wooden planks of most of monuments. You will also get enough glimpses of typical Newari culture around the Durbar Square. After visit of medieval kingdom, you will be taken to Hotel. Enjoy remaining time at your own.

Day 04 Drive to Chitwan, Jungle Safari activities (Meal: BLD)

Begins to drive after morning breakfast towards Chitwan. It will be approximately 4 and half hour drive from Kathmandu following green hill mountains and rivers. On arriving at Chitwan, check into resort. Get refreshed and gather at lobby where you will be introduced with Safari guide who will scheduled safari activities for you and brief accordingly. In the evening, you shall enjoy Tharu cultural dance in resort.

Day 05 Jungle Safari Activities, drive to Pokhara (Meal: BL)

Chitwan National Park is natural Heritage Site where the endangered rare species like One-horned Rhino and Royal Bengal Tiger are preserved. Today, you shall involve yourselves in several jungle activities. You shall go for the dugout canoe ride that gives an opportunity to see aquatic life inside the park as well as the rich bird life park houses. The most important highlight at the park is Elephant Ride deep into the jungle, where you get enough opportunities to sight one-horned rhino and if lucky enough, you might sight the Bengal Tiger.

It is a short ride first along the retracing road all the way to Mugling and then, you will chase Prithivi Highway to Pokhara.You will escort to the hotel, which lies at the lakeside- the major tourist hub across Nepal. Then, you can set out to explore the Lake Town. Get relaxed and enjoy evening at your own.

Day 06 Sightseeing of Pokhara City and Boating at Fewa Lake (Meal: B)

Taking time, you can have breakfast and get ready for full day exploration of the amazing lake town Pokhara. You will have sightseeing tour of Davis Fall, Mahendra Cave, Seti Gorge, and enjoy the boat ride in Fewa Lake. In the afternoon, if you prefer, you can also try Zip-Flying or Paragliding and a waterfall Bungee Jumping in Pokhara. In the evening, you can go for a Boating at Fewa Lake.

Day 07 Early Morning, Sarangkot Excursion, and drive to Kathmandu (Meal: B)

Early Morning, get ready for an excursion trip to Sarangkot. On a 3 hour walk (up the mountain) from Pokhara, you will reach at Sarangkot. Located at an altitude of 1592 m, it is the highest point on the Pokhara valley rim. From here, you can see the whole Pokhara Valley and the Annapurna ranges (Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Machhapuchure, Annapurna III, Annapurna II, Annapurna IV and Lamjung Himal). It is a perfect place to view the magnificent snowcapped mountains during sunrise. Spending for a while at Sarangkot, you can retrace back to Hotel and take breakfast.

Enjoying wonderful time in the lake city Pokhara, you will get ready to drive back to Kathmandu. Get refreshed at Hotel and we, Hiking Nepal, would like to offer you a Farewell dinner at authentic restaurant. You can share your experience, feedback us and give us a chance to make your evening a wonderful time. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08 Departure transfer (Meal: B)

Our tour officer will pick you up from your hotel three hours prior to your departure time. You will be escorted in a private vehicle to the airport for your final departure. Have a safe flight home.

We have prepared the trip departure dates in small groups departure for group fun and enjoyment trekking. Our group size start from 2 peoples (Even for solo travelers, we organize single trip on supplement cost of US$- 200 additional) and maximum group size will be 8-10 travelers. But in general, our every date will have small groups of 4- 6 peoples, which is good group size for safe and flexible & comfortable trekking. We have listed our group departure dates based on every season as below.

All the foreign nationals (except Indian nationals) are required to display Visa while entering Nepal. Nepalese Visa can be obtained either at Nepalese Embassy of respective country or can be obtained during your arrival at the International Airport in Kathmandu or from the Nepal’s border entry point. However, certain nationals are requested to arrange Visa prior to arrival in Nepal. The listed countries are- Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Liberia and cannot secure Nepalese Visa on arrival.

Requirements: Traveler should have a valid passport for at least six months, recent digital photos (size: 1.5" x 1.5") and Visa fees (either US$ or equivalent) mentioned as below:

Visa Facility

Duration

Fee

Multiple entry

15 days

US$ 25 or equivalent Nepalese currency

Multiple entry

30 days

US$ 40 or equivalent Nepalese currency

Multiple entry

90 days

US$ 100 or equivalent Nepalese currency

You can also download VISA form and fill up. Please go through the link as below:

During your stay in Kathmandu, we accommodate you in 3 star category hotel in a comfortable and relaxing environment. Breakfast is included with room accommodation. Normally, based on your group size, you will be accommodated in twin or triple sharing basis. In case of single room stay in a group, you will require to pay single supplement charge mentioned in our trip cost. Also, if you wish to upgrade hotel accommodation, we can accommodate you in respective hotels with surcharge.

On your arrival in Kathmandu and a day before your departure for homeland, we Hiking Nepal Team will invite you for Welcome and Farewell dinner. You will be taken to an authentic restaurant serving Nepali Cuisine with some cultural Dance Show. For your other day’s meals, you can get hygienic restaurants providing verities of taste including continental, Chinese, Italian, Nepalese and many more.

Regarding upgrade in Hotel accommodation, we can accommodate in 3 to 5 star range to Boutique Hotels based on your suggestion.

TRANSPORTATION:

On our given program, we use private vehicle throughout the trip. The vehicle types depend on the group size and also if A/C is required, certain surcharge will be applicable. Please let us know for specific requirements in advance.

TRIP SAFETY; OUR GUIDE AND SUPPORTING TEAM

During your trip, it is very essential that you are accompanied with very experienced and qualified tour guide for the safety and successful of the trip. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Government and fluent in any language as per your need. Our guides are especially for the tour so that they have very good knowledge about the historical places with its entire history and many more. We assure you that your trip is at the right and professional hands.

BEST SEASON FOR TOUR

For Tour in Nepal, you can travel whole year and every season display different scenarios.However, it is wise to know about climatic season. Normally, 2 season are considered best: Spring and autumn and season is categories in 4 different climatic seasons:

-SPRING (MARCH, APRIL, MAY): During this time, temperature is mildly warm in low lands while moderate in higher altitudes with plenty of opportunities to have astonishing views of the mountains and landscape. At this time, the blossom flowers especially national flower of Nepal – rhododendron decorate the ascending altitudes with its generous color and beauty. Even the High altitude lodges get opened and get occupied with the mountain lovers.

-SUMMER (JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST): This is also the monsoon season in Nepal. At this time, the weather is hot and wet at times. It rains almost every day with occasional thunderstorms in the evening. The rain spreads the pleasantness around with lush green vegetation. If you are planning to trek in this season, we suggest to choose rain shaded areas of Nepal. Even, if you do not mind rain, and wants to trek in this season, you should compulsorily bring umbrella, pancho, proper waterproof hiking boots, wind proof jackets, baggage wrap, and raincoat as well as required insect repellent. Likewise, the reward of this month is the view of lush green valley captured by small flowers. It is a wonderful time to observe monsoon cycle of agriculture and the traditional life of Nepalese people.

-AUTUMN (SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER): This time is considered to be the best tourist season in Nepal with the end of summer and the winter to set in. The weather is highly pleasant so are the mountain views. The trekking routes get beautified with the presence of trekkers and expedition groups. Meantime, most of the festivals of Nepalese societies are enthusiastically celebrated at this time.

-WINTER (DECEMBER, JANUARY AND FEBRUARY):During this time, the weather is cool and the sky is clear with occasional snowfalls at higher elevations. At this time, trekking in lower elevation is fine however, at the high altitude, most of the lodges get closed and it will be a bit difficult to cross high altitude passes. This season is good for trekking in lower elevations. The morning and night get extreme cold sometime reaching temperature at (-) minus but the days are warm and pleasant.

TRAVEL INSURANCE:

While travelling to Nepal, you are requested to have a travel insurance that should cover any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Especially, your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delay and cancellations. We suggest you to bring your travel insurance certificate or send us scan copy and it must be issued from your home land. We do not arrange or sell insurance.

VACCINATION

It is better to follow the precaution given by World Health Organization and other international health related institutions that recommend having vaccines before travelling Nepal to prevent from certain fatal illness. If possible, we suggest you to bring your medical certificate however, it is not required to show but for safety. The recommended vaccines are polio, Diphtheria, Tetanus, typhoid, yellow fever, hepatitis A/B, Influenza (Flu), Japanese encephalitis, and Tuberculosis. Meantime, it is better to consult your professional doctor about your travel and he might recommend you properly. You can also take suggestion of local travelers who have travelled Nepal before and know more about the required precautions. Please note that the protection that can be gained from vaccines varies from 50% to almost 100%. So remember that even if you have taken a vaccine you might still get the disease, although you will have greatly reduced your chances of getting ill.

HIKING NEPAL RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL

Hiking Nepal is opened with a commitment to provide ecofriendly service to the guest and benefit to the host. It is our responsibility to minimize the negative impact in the society with an appropriate improvements and participation of locals. To upgrade the standard of living of the locals, Hiking Nepal inspired the local to involve in providing services. All our guides porters and staff are from different community who are given equal priority and no space is left to satisfy them. To upgrade the service quality, they are sent for various training and seminars.Even all our guides and porters are insured in regards to their safety, health.

PERSONAL CHECKLIST

For Tour in Nepal, you should bring certain basic equipment. While packing or buying gears, keep update about climatic condition in that area. Well, here are some list of equipment that are recommended for trekking are:

FOOT WEAR:

Walking boots/shoes

Socks

Sandals

CLOTHING:

Waterproof/windproof jacket and trouser

Comfortable shirts

HEAD WEAR

Sun hat with hard front base

Scarf

Sunglasses

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT:

Day backpack

Water bottles and water purifier

Sunscreen and lip balm

Insect repellent

Favorite snack food

Books if habits of reading

Camera, I-pod, cards, spare batteries

Toiletry bag- toilet paper, soap, sanitizer, towel

First Aid kits

Small Alarm clock

Torch/flashlight/headlamp

DOCUMENTS:

Travel documents (passport; itineraries, travel agent address, etc.)

Money: Convertible currency in cash (USD or Euro is best for buying your visa at Nepal Entry points)

Extra passport photos – for Heritage site and TIMS permits

Credit/Debit cards

Insurance Certificate

BOOKING AND PAYMENT

If you are satisfied with the proposal, we request you to fill up an online booking form along with 20% payment of total trip cost. Your booking form should be attached with a scan passport copy and a head shot photograph. One member of a team can fill up a booking form however; all other member should be familiar with the terms and condition before confirmation.

The trip cost is always quoted in US$ unless otherwise stated. Booking deposit can be made by Bank Transfer or by Credit Card (Visa or Master Card). 20% of your deposit is the non-refundable amount and compulsory to deposit by every member. You can pay your remaining amount once you arrive in Kathmandu. Meantime, the conditions applied only for Nepal Trip or your travel to other destination- Tibet, Bhutan, India via Kathmandu. Be informed that your deposit by credit card or debit card will deduct extra 4% as Bank service charge.

In case of Tailor Made trips, you may require a higher deposit or full payment during booking, which may differ from deposit rate referred in this clause. In such cases, you will be timely advised on mail by Hiking Nepal for the amount to be paid.

PAYMENT:

Payment is done once you are agreed with the terms and conditions of Hiking Nepal and fill up a Booking form. Then, you should pay 20% of total trip cost and in a group, each member should deposit the mentioned amount. For the payment, you can either Bank transfer or pay by Credit Cards (Visa/MasterCard/AMEX).

Don’t forget to Email the Bank Reference Number or remittance slip on deposit. It can track and claim the fund easier if provided with asked details (reference #/remittance slip or sender credential) and incase Bank misplaces the transfer.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If cancellation is made 30 days prior to trip, 20% of your deposit is non- refundable. In case of deposit of full amount of more than 20%, we alter it for your next trip.

If you leave your trip after starts on whatever the reason be, no refund will be given for any unused portion of the trip.

If company in case failed to provide the trip due to unexpected circumstances like flight cancellation by airlines, heavy snow, landslides and any other disasters that are out of control; choice for tour of similar nature would be provided. Alternatively, your trip could also be postponed for the next time. However, any extra expenses incurred due to such cancellation, would be your own liability.

Likewise, any extra expenses incurred by you due to delay or cancellation of flight or any additional cost should bring upon yourself.

Cancellation Charges are expressed hereafter as a percentage of the total trip cost.

Cancellation 60 days or more before departure: 100% of Total Deposit.

Cancellation 59-21 days before departure: 50% of Total Trip Cost.

Cancellation less than 21 days before departure: 100% of Total Trip Cost.

The Client is strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance at the time of booking.

ABOUT US

REVIEWS

Best Time in Nepal

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Had best days of my life ever in Nepal. Wish you all a good time and hope to see you again in my next holiday and I promise to make longer holiday for best memories. ”

AmenaJuly 21 2016

"Best place to Visit"

Heritage tour in Kathmandu (Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Square)

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What a lovely place,even though the capital city is little crowded but the places like Bhaktapur and Patan are really peaceful,got the chance to visit the temples,which are hundred of years old,i think Nepal is the best place for the people like me looking for peace,by the way thanks to hiking Nepal . . ”

ArethaJuly 21 2016

"Trek to Everest Base Camp with friends"

Everest Base Camp 2 Weeks Trek

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never thought that i will ever reach to Everest Base Camp,everything was beyond my imagination,it was full of thrill and adventure,just imagine i was on the base of highest mountain in the whole world,for me it was the experience for the life time,on arrival to Kathmandu our guide mr. bhatt came to pick . . ”

astoner009July 21 2016

My visit to Annapurna Base Camp

Annapurna Base Camp Trek- 14 Days

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I always had a dream to reach the Annapurna Base camp which finally came true.The trip is really amazing and the base camp is one of the most fabulous place I ever have visited. Even the culture and lifestyle of the people of the locality are very interesting and unique. I really enjoyed my trip and . . ”

LouisianaJuly 21 2016

EBC trek - outstanding!

Everest Base Camp 2 Weeks Trek

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Decided to do something 'epic' with my daughter for my 50th - perfect choice!
Nittam responded fully and quickly to all questions prior to the trip - very professional.
On arrival in Nepal, we were completely looked after - met at airport, lovely quiet hotel near the busy Thamel central area, down . . ”

NashipaiiJuly 21 2016

Fantastic Trek to EBC and Three Passes

Gokyo Valley & Base Camp Trek Via Everest 3 Passes-19 Days

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It was my first time in Nepal and I did Everest High Passes Trek Group Joining trip this March. Everything from my arrival till departure was very perfect.
It was late evening at the time of my arrival and I was welcomed outside of terminal gate and transfer to Hotel. I even walk around the city at . . ”

Maria StoianovaJuly 21 2016

Best trip

Island Peak Climbing- 20 Days

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Namaste to everyone, I am James. I did Island Peak climbing this March was awesome. It was great experience for me. I first did High Passes, Everest Base camp trek and finally Island Peak was longer but amazing. I want to thank Nittam for organizing wonderful trip and choosing Deepak as my trekking guide. . . ”

JamesJuly 21 2016

Great Mera Peak Trek!

Mera Peak Climbing-18 Days

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Hi, I am Jill. And I am thankful to Hiking Nepal for letting me to share my experience on my Mera Peak Climb.
Well, it was my second visit to Everest region and this time, I joined Mera Peak Climbing with other three friends. From the time of my arrival till my stay in Nepal, everything was perfect; . . ”

JillJuly 21 2016

Wonderful stay in Nepal

Best of Nepal Tour-9 Days

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This autumn, I planned to trip in Nepal and I choose Hiking Nepal to organize a family tour for us. Very quick and complete information, great job! Wish all the best to Hiking Nepal.
From the time of welcome, we got great services. Throughout the trip, we enjoy a lot. Our stay at Apsara boutique . . ”

Jim SmithJuly 21 2016

Adventurous time in Nepal

Island Peak Climbing- 20 Days

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It was my second time with Hiking Nepal and to Everest. This Autumn I did Island peak climbing joining in a group. It was amazing and adventurous too. Thanks to Hiking Nepal team for making my holiday a wonderful and adventurous one. My climbing Sherpa Mr. Chotten was very friendly, caring and appreciative. . . ”

SarahJuly 21 2016

Best memories!

Gokyo Valley & Base Camp Trek Via Everest 3 Passes-19 Days

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I had spent this spring in Nepal and it was my first time. I trekked to Everest 3 Passes. Amazingly great trekking experience of my life, but tough days. Special thanks to Hiking Nepal for great arrangement, friendly guide (Mr. Deepak) and porter (Sujan) who treat me a part of their family and make my . . ”

Louis ClaesJuly 21 2016

Great trek for lifetime experience!

Tilicho Lake & Annapurna Circuit Trek-15 Days

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My girlfriend and I were interested for adventure trekking in Nepal and Annapurna circuit was our choice. We contacted few local companies for our trip booking. Ms. Nittam from Hiking Nepal was very prompt with her information, package detailed so we booked this trek with them.
We traveled this August, . . ”

NathanJuly 21 2016

tiresome trek to Island peak

Island Peak Climbing- 20 Days

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Hi,
My holiday of this November was horrible. I did Island Peak climbing and it was my second visit to Everest region of Nepal. As expected, my flight get delayed due to bad weather for 2 days n I choose to charter a heli directly to Chukkung. I stayed there for 2 days to acclimatize with the altitude. . . ”

Brian GardenerJuly 21 2016

Great experience of Mustang trek with Hiking team

Mustang Valley Trek-17 Days

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Namaste,
Samantha n I did a holiday plan to Nepal. We enquired our interest to different agencies of Nepal. We got a good response from all but we found Hiking Nepal, a more authentic and systematic. We then choose Hiking Nepal to plan our holiday and it was late June when we arrive Nepal. They suggested . . ”

JackJuly 21 2016

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Santuary Trek-17 Days

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Hello Namaste,
I am Jill, and I have done Annapurna Base Camp trek on March 2016. It was great time with interesting blossoms flowers everywhere and a clean views of mountain surrounding the beautiful villages. I had done a solo trip with a guide and porter who were very helpful, and friendly. I have . . ”

JillJuly 21 2016

Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp Trek- 16 Days

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I had been looking at trekking companies since February and never committing due to being uncertain which company to go with due to the mass amount of options. Hiking Nepal caught my eye with the wide variety of options across multiple countries and were very quick to respond daily on multiple occasions . . ”